we plan to add a configuration to switch between infinite scroll and load more button.(Infinite scrolling is often considered a dark pattern, so it would be good to offer it as a conscious choice...)

TW self-harm, don't read this if you have mental health problems

@ivan @vera Furthermore, offering user farming design, even if you opt-in, will very probably make Bonfire fuel this addiction. IMO, even if the current setup isn't perfect, offering infinite scrolling as opt-in is akin to asking "Do you want me to disinfect your cutter blades?".
@vera @ivan No they don't. Manipulation implies twisting someone's culture, and you don't opt in to culture. This is why Twitter users need transition platforms before enjoying the slow net; this is why the slow food movement raises the concerns of culture and privilege. You don't consent to need being overstimulated, to feel anxious when you aren't. I don't want Bonfire to contribute to it; there's PeerTube already for so-called rich media.


Anyway, saying that someone would consent to be manipulated is meh. No hard feelings, but I don't want to start an argument, this isn't constructive atm.

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